MOT Status
ValidMileage
20,111 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))
Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Nearside Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)
How Reliable is the Triumph Thunderbird?
Based on 66,789 MOT tests across 6,108 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S898 VAT is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird in Yellow with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 1998 Triumph Thunderbird models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.3% with a typical mileage of 15,472 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Triumph Thunderbird fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 473 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S898 VAT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Triumph Thunderbird typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 28 years old, this Triumph Thunderbird is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was S898 VAT registered?
S898 VAT is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 1 October 1998.
Is S898 VAT safe to buy?
The MOT history for S898 VAT shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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